The internet is a new institution. Citizens of this institution need representation. In the US, the internet, nor it's citizens have adequate representation because the internet isn't recognized as a "True" institution.
Maybe it isn't a _true_ institution. The Internet does not have any overall organization, no ruling board, and few people actually consider themselves citizens/members of the internet.
Slashdot is the most active, vocal, and organized proponent for the advancement of technology, the internet and the digital privacy of people.
I hope that soon the Internet will have an activist group, some sort of governing board (even if it's just for looks and media recognition) or even an organized protest. (10,000 webcams were setup on capitol hill)
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If the internet was created by the government, and it's public domain. Is everything created with the help of the internet public domain as well?
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The internet is a new institution. Citizens of this institution need representation. In the US, the internet, nor it's citizens have adequate representation because the internet isn't recognized as a "True" institution.
Maybe it isn't a _true_ institution. The Internet does not have any overall organization, no ruling board, and few people actually consider themselves citizens/members of the internet.
Slashdot is the most active, vocal, and organized proponent for the advancement of technology, the internet and the digital privacy of people.
I hope that soon the Internet will have an activist group, some sort of governing board (even if it's just for looks and media recognition) or even an organized protest. (10,000 webcams were setup on capitol hill)
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If the internet was created by the government, and it's public domain. Is everything created with the help of the internet public domain as well?
Insane.. one of the more memorable moments of Slashdot :)